027: She just needs some time.
Klein rushed to pull Momo away, genuinely afraid that the angry players would retaliate against him.
If Klein had one notable virtue, it was that he would go to great lengths to help his friends when he acknowledged someone as a friend. In the current situation, everyone needed to su...
2023-08-04 12:29:25 +0000 UTC View Post026: Does anyone recognize me?
"Now I believe that you were prepared for everything."
Reimu's lips twitched with a trace of dissatisfaction, but she had to acknowledge the reality.
"The skills [Confidentiality] and [Trust] were tailor-made for this operation, right? With the [Trust] skill, your words can be ...
2023-08-02 07:56:20 +0000 UTC View PostVolume 1 Chapter 32: Did Mary Cheat Too?
Seeing Mary's clueless expression, Tsuzura thought she hadn't heard clearly and gathered her courage to say it again. "Mary, I'm actually very slow, not sharp during gambling, and I keep losing to others. That's why I've been labeled as a 'stray cat,' and no one wants to be frien...
2023-08-01 14:11:18 +0000 UTC View Post025: Meeting Kirito
Both of them screamed in frustration.
"Seems like I came at a bad time?"
"Ah, how untimely! My first sword skill, my first perfect kill, all interrupted by you! Tell me, how are you going to compensate me?"
Klein jumped up vigorously, as if he were about to get angry. Kirito quickly...
2023-08-01 00:46:38 +0000 UTC View PostVolume 1 Chapter 31: Gambling is All About Luck
"...Impossible, why would you think that I'd give up everything in this game with you!?" Even though Kokoro had already accepted her defeat, she still refused to admit that Mary's gambling skills were superior to hers.
"Even if you get the target hand, it doesn't mea...
2023-07-31 10:39:57 +0000 UTC View Post024: Regaining the Lost Memories
"Welcome To Sword Art Online!"
With the appearance of the prompt, Momo finally logged into the game and found himself in the central square of Tolbana, the Starting City.
It was now 3 o'clock in the afternoon, and only a few players had logged in at this time. Almost all of t...
2023-07-31 10:39:03 +0000 UTC View PostVolume 1 Chapter 30: Kokoro, are you saying you didn't cheat!?
Kokoro was about to offer some insincere consolation to Mary, but she noticed Mary's shoulders shaking, and the shaking became more pronounced. Was she trying to stifle laughter? The classmates couldn't help but look at her in surprise. Even though it was ap...
2023-07-28 01:14:55 +0000 UTC View Post023: Login to the game
"If you are going to keep looking at me like that, I'm going to get angry!"
Momo remained silent as Asuna lowered her head, feeling somewhat awkward as the atmosphere grew tense. Eventually, Asuna couldn't bear the awkwardness any longer and was the first to break the silence.
"Alright...
2023-07-28 01:11:51 +0000 UTC View PostVolume 1 Chapter 29: Come on, why don't you show up!
Kokoro's psychological tactic was indeed effective, but she didn't expect it to work so well. She was taken aback by Mary's sudden display of momentum, almost dropping her cards.
"Hey, answer me already! Do you want to or not?" Irritated by Kokoro's delayed resp...
2023-07-27 13:39:43 +0000 UTC View PostVolume 1 Chapter 28: If You Lose, You Have to Sell Yourself...
The students who became "livestock" were those who couldn't afford to pay the tribute money, most of whom were special admissions students who had entered the school through legitimate exams. They had put in a lot of effort to get into this school, and their...
2023-07-26 09:58:36 +0000 UTC View PostVolume 1 Chapter 27: Cheating for a Few People Only
"What?!" Mary blinked her eyes, seemingly not comprehending the situation. After a moment, she covered her head, astonished, and shouted, "Impossible! How could you still have an Ace? If you had a card, why didn't you play it earlier!?"
"You mind your own busines...
2023-07-26 09:57:41 +0000 UTC View Post022: Come to My Room
With Asuna opening up the conversation, the atmosphere of the meeting became much more relaxed. As the conversation shifted towards the top-grade truffles that Momo brought, the topic naturally transitioned to gourmet food.
The Yuuki family breathed a sigh of relief, as they could all engage i...
2023-07-24 08:33:38 +0000 UTC View Post021: The Protagonist is a Child
Her effort has been affirmed?
Following in the footsteps of her family and being acknowledged by them, this is what Asuna has always longed for, and all her efforts have been directed towards this moment.
Unfortunately, her family never seemed to care about her academic achiev...
2023-07-23 13:54:15 +0000 UTC View PostVolume 1 Chapter 26: Victory Terminated?
Kiyohei Ayanokoji had carefully considered the rules of this game several times. Apart from the "Rich" and "Poor" terminology, which made him want to mock, the rules of the game were actually quite well-designed. At least in the first round, there was no obvious loophole that wou...
2023-07-23 04:45:38 +0000 UTC View PostVolume 1 Chapter 25: Short-Term Millionaire
Mary's breathing became rapid as she saw Kiyohei open his wallet, revealing thick wads of banknotes, each worth ten thousand yen. She couldn't help but feel envious. So this is what it's like to be a rich second-generation... If only she had this kind of money, she wouldn't be...
2023-07-21 13:48:36 +0000 UTC View PostVolume 1 Chapter 24: Just Win It Back if You Lose
Mary's experience was not complicated, and Kiyohei quickly deduced the general sequence of events from their conversation. Mary encountered her past friend, Tsuzura Hanatemari, in her new class. Seeing her being bullied by classmates due to her "livestock" status, Mary s...
2023-07-21 13:47:07 +0000 UTC View Post020: First Encounter with Asuna
"However, I also have a condition to propose."
"Since Masayoshi-san wants me to guarantee the safety of everyone and Masayoshi-san wants to enter my game, then Masayoshi-san cannot, under any circumstances, disclose the truth about the game to anyone. It would be best if you conside...
2023-07-18 02:17:43 +0000 UTC View PostVolume 1 Chapter 23: Mary's Misery
Mary Saotome, why did she run out of the classroom during class? As this question arose, Kiyohei quickly formed a guess in his mind. It seemed that all the freshmen in his class had been taken to gamble, and their class was probably no exception. Could it be that Mary was also forced t...
2023-07-18 02:07:51 +0000 UTC View PostVolume 1 Chapter 22: You're Incompetent Even When Given a Chance
To gamble with himself again? And the wager is still 400,000 yen?
Kuroki wasn't some wealthy heir. The allowance he received this month, combined with the money he won from gambling, barely added up to 400,000 yen. However, if he lost, he would be le...
2023-07-17 00:08:37 +0000 UTC View Post019: Security Measures
At that moment, Momo seemed to notice Asuna's gaze and slightly tilted his head, making eye contact with her from a distance.
Asuna blushed. Even though they were at a social event and there was quite a distance between them, she couldn't deny that she had been stealing glances at Momo.
<... 2023-07-17 00:00:22 +0000 UTC View PostVolume 1 Chapter 21: Mechanical Divine Intervention, is that even possible?
"I don't think this is a good idea..." Kumagai's forehead broke out in a cold sweat, instinctively wanting to object.
He was startled when Kiyohei suddenly spoke, thinking that their cooperation had been exposed as problematic.
"What...
2023-07-14 14:27:37 +0000 UTC View Post018: Dinner Banquet
After bidding farewell to Shouzou, Momo looked up and saw Reimu with her back turned, arms crossed in front of her, seemingly angry.
Helpless in this situation, Momo said, "Little Reimu, I like you too. I initiated so many deals to prove my intentions, but you rejected them all, didn't you?" 2023-07-14 12:01:38 +0000 UTC View Post
017: With My Life as a Promise
"Chairman, you certainly have a sense of humor. Let me think for a moment, how should I respond?"
"Of course, take your time!"
Shouzou, despite lacking the composure and sophistication of Sugou, was still quite competent as a CEO, except for his somewhat lacking judgment in peo...
2023-07-12 02:01:18 +0000 UTC View PostVolume 1 Chapter 20: My Turn, Draw a Card!
Kiyohei's action surprised Kumagai.
He actually wanted another card?
Keep in mind that 18 was already a high hand, and to get a higher hand without going bust, the only cards Kiyohei could draw were Ace, 2, or 3.
Kiyohei held the Ace of Clubs and the 3 of Spad...
2023-07-12 01:51:52 +0000 UTC View PostVolume 1 Chapter 19: Do You Think You're Guaranteed to Win? No, the Advantage is Mine
Just as Kiyohei had expected... upon seeing such a large wager, it was clear that Kuroki was tempted. The exchange of glances between Kuroki and Kumagai didn't escape Kiyohei's notice. Even though Kumagai had expressed doubts, the temp...
2023-07-09 16:25:40 +0000 UTC View Post016: Can I Be Your Son-in-Law
"Hmm, I'm listening. By the way, have you misunderstood something? I never said you had to quit the competition for free, did I?"
Just as Sugou was about to make his final declaration, Momo's words stopped him in his tracks.
"Let's be honest, you're just a man driven by ambition...
2023-07-09 15:46:44 +0000 UTC View PostVolume 1 Chapter 18: Being Caught Cheating Could Cost Him His Hand
Kiyohei recalled seeing a similar question on Quera before he crossed over to this word: "If a person in a League of Legends match consistently wins their first game of the day, what achievements could they unlock in the game's history?"
Before Kiy...
2023-07-08 10:27:37 +0000 UTC View Post015: The Power of Money
Shouzou paused for a moment, but he didn't show any further reaction. He simply wondered why the new Chairman chose to speak with Sugou first.
"Sugou, answer the Chairman's questions honestly. Speak the truth. Don't let your youthful enthusiasm annoy the Chairman."
Even as Shouzou lef...
2023-07-08 10:22:10 +0000 UTC View Post014: The Young Investor
"General Manager, this person named Masayoshi Momo has already acquired more than 51% of the shares... RECT Progress has changed hands!"
Sugou looked at the statistical report handed over by his subordinate, shocked by the sudden and unexpected change in reality that disrupted everyone's ex...
2023-07-06 17:22:21 +0000 UTC View PostVolume 1 Chapter 17: The True Mechanism of the Safety Net System
Kurume was scared away by Kiyohei's words.
Shortly after she left, Kiyohei also left the storage room. Before leaving, he dismantled the monitor from the router and put it in his pocket.
This monitor might still come in handy. It would be a was...
2023-07-06 17:17:34 +0000 UTC View Post
